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Pacific Builders Tim Hogue
3.7(
35
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Serving Trail, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From a picture and plans to a dream come true. Thank You Pacific builders!! It was a pleasure knowing all of you. A special thank you to Travis the tile guy his work is awsome, also Christine at Stone Lab had the counter top i had been looking for she is a very nice Lady to work with and her installers Jeff and crew are great guys thank you all ;-)"
Coustom base board
Dewitt's project
Dewitt's project
Dewitt's project
stone fire place

+42

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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WICKWIRE CIVIL WORKS, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Trail, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Wickwire Civil provides professional excavation and civil site services focused on precision, safety, and performance. We support residential and commercial development with reliable earthwork and site preparation solutions.

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Full bore excavation & forestry
5.0(
4
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Serving Trail, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They safely removed over 100 rotted trees with proper equipment, safety , and care . Very easy and courteous to work with . I also used them on a number of other projects-also with great service!"
My Projects
My Projects
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Daily & Sons Excavation LLC
4.7(
13
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Serving Trail, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I hired Daily & Sons for all of the excavation work while building my new home and I couldn't be happier. Zach and his crew were great to work with and are very good at what they do. My property turned out amazing and I appreciate the great experience working with the entire Daily & Sons crew. I highly recommend them to all of my friends and would hire them again without hesitation."
Recommended by8%of homeowners
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Outer Limits Construction
4.3(
6
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Serving Trail, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris Sumpter (owner) was the only company to respond to numerous calls I made for a landscape company. I was not sure what I needed on my new lot. Chris came to meet me and told me his equipment was not suited for my project. He spent time with me explaining what I needed. This saved me time and anxiety. I went out and bought my own tools and will start myself with what needs to be done. I am so grateful for his time and expertise during the busiest time of the year. What a nice person to work with! I highly recommend giving him because of his clarity and great attitude."
Driveway Entrance
Completed rock driveway
Driveway
Greenhouse pad
House pad location

+16

Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Shamrock Resources, LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Trail, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Randy Newport and his wife Jennifer came to my house on Sunday to complete a job for me and I can't say enough good about these folks. The work was done in a very professional manner and it was nothing but quality work. Randy is an excellent operator and I would recommend Shamrock Resources, LLC to any one requiring a job well done. This is a fine young man and a very conscientious worker."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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